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Old 06-22-2019, 12:28 PM
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I call it my XL1200CXT (for tour or tow)...
...Just got back Monday from 17 days to Casper, WY and back.
 
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Kinda like towing a tent trailer with a corvette but what the hell at least your out riding and not sitting in a coffee shop talking about riding, good on you!
 
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That's awesome, I'd be interested in seeing some photos of that trip.
 
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That's awesome, I'd be interested in seeing some photos of that trip.
I don't have many pics. Part of why I ride is to disconnect, my phone is off until the day's ride is done, quick update for the wife and back off again...
 
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I'd like to see pics of the tow hitch setup on the bike. How much does the trailer weigh?
 
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What type of mileage do you get towing that trailer?
 
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Good on you, I converted mine so I could sit upright, not really a Roadster anymore

but when it's time for a trip I ride the Ultra and hide from the wind. Pretty country in your pic.
 
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Kinda like towing a tent trailer with a corvette but what the hell at least your out riding and not sitting in a coffee shop talking about riding, good on you!
Nah, you won't wait long for me after a curvey road and in a lot of cases I'll be the one waiting.

 
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I'd like to see pics of the tow hitch setup on the bike. How much does the trailer weigh?
GVWR 351 lbs

Wiring not done here, but the isolator and can-bus adapter ended up in the Softail toolbox.

 
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Well it sure looks like it gets the job done. Thanks for the pics.
 


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